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Human Research Technologist - Social Sciences

The Human Research Technologist - Social Sciences develops, designs and conducts research projects/experiments in the laboratory/field related to Social Science topics of study including human services, political science, sociology and psychology; investigates and evaluates research methods, advises faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes and reports on results; identifies data integrity issues; trains users in equipment operation and research techniques; and oversees daily operations of project.

• Design and execute social science research projects
• Recruit subjects for research studies; inform participants of study risks and benefits
• Draft, develop, and review protocols; ensure adherence to protocol throughout study process; recommend protocol improvements or revisions
• Design project materials including participant forms, questionnaires, reports, surveys, and data collection instruments
• Develop data collection methods and materials; collect, code, verify, analyze, summarize, and report on data from assessments, surveys, interviews, studies, and polls
• Maintain collaborative relationships with external partners including partnering community and government agencies; develop community education resources and tools
• Draft, review, and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and modifications; oversee and monitor compliance with internal and external regulations
• Provide project updates to stakeholders; monitor project timelines and deliverables; maintain project documentation
• Author reports and papers; disseminate data to stakeholders and broader research community; create visual representations to present data

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00